Senior Project Manager
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Job Description
Competitive salary depending on skills and experience
Permanent 37 Hours a week
Location: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days a week in-person from Peterborough with occasional travel to our London office and onsite.
Shape the future of water lead one of the UKs most ambitious infrastructure programmes
Were looking for an inspiring and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of a truly transformational programme the front-end development of Anglian Waters multi-billion-pound Reservoirs Programme.
If youre passionate about delivering major complex projects in the water or infrastructure sector thrive on challenge and change and are ready to take accountability for shaping critical national infrastructure this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
The Reservoirs Programme focuses on two new large-scale raw water reservoirs the Fens Reservoir and the Lincs Reservoir along with all the associated infrastructure. Serving the East of England and East Midlands this is the largest and most complex programme of work ever undertaken by Anglian Water securing sustainable water supplies for generations to come.
This nationally significant programme involves securing planning approval for each scheme via the Development Consent Order (DCO) process as well as developing the procurement and delivery strategy for future licenced Infrastructure Providers (IPs) who will ultimately design build finance and operate the reservoir systems.
As a Senior Project Manager youll take ownership of high-value strategic assets or workstreams on either the Fens or Lincs Reservoir ensuring safe efficient and high-quality delivery against schedule and budget. Youll oversee the achievement of key milestones across the RAPID DCO and DPC/SIPR procurement processes while also supporting developing and guiding your team to deliver strategic outcomes within your remit.
This is a hybrid role and youll be expected to work at least 3 days a week in person at one of our offices in Peterborough London or another Anglian Water or partner location and be available to support critical site activities when needed.
What youll be doing:
Project Delivery: Lead and oversee one or more work packages through all stages of the reservoir programme from design consents and procurement through to construction and commissioning ensuring delivery to budget schedule and quality standards while maintaining a strong focus on health safety and welfare.
Team Leadership: Manage mentor and develop a team of Project Managers fostering a collaborative high-performing environment and ensuring clear roles objectives and alignment with programme goals.
Stakeholder Engagement: Support effective engagement and communication with internal and external stakeholders including regulators partners and the public ensuring alignment with the engagement strategy and timely reporting.
Regulatory & Governance Compliance: Ensure compliance with RAPID regulatory requirements and Anglian Water governance processes overseeing timely documentation approvals and adherence to established procedures.
Performance & Continuous Improvement: Monitor and report on package performance manage risks changes and opportunities and drive process improvements and best practices across the programme.
What does it take to be a Senior Project Manager
Were looking for a skilled and motivated Project Manager who can lead with confidence collaborate effectively and deliver results in a complex fast-paced environment.
Youll be an experienced project manager with a proven ability to plan prioritise and deliver projects through others inspiring empowering and coaching team members to succeed. Your strong judgement and ability to make sound decisions will help you navigate challenges and keep the programme on track.
Experience & Qualifications:
Significant project management experience within infrastructure projects across the full development lifecycle (feasibility design planning construction commissioning and operation).
Major Project experience is essential
Experience of managing teams
Experience of managing multiple stakeholder groups internal and external to the organisation desirable
Experience of working on DCO projects is desirable
APM-PMQ or equivalent Practitioner level is desirable
Health & Safety qualifications ( Managing Safely) is essential
CDM and NEC experience is essential
Town and country planning experience is desirable
Member of a professional body is desirable
You must have a full driving licence for the position.
As a valued employee youll be entitled to:
Personal private health care
26 days annual leave rising with length of service
Flexible working
Competitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Why join us
This is a career-defining opportunity to play a key role in the largest and most complex capital programme in Anglian Waters history shaping the future of water supply for millions of customers. Youll have the chance to deliver critical infrastructure that addresses water scarcity and supports climate resilience making a meaningful and lasting impact on the communities we serve.
Youll work on nationally significant projects leading through the NSIP Development Consent Order process major regulatory milestones and the procurement of multi-billion-pound delivery partners. This role offers the opportunity to grow your leadership skills by mentoring and developing a high-performing team while collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders across Anglian Water regulators and delivery partners.
At Anglian Water youll join a collaborative and supportive culture that values innovation safety and continuous improvement. Youll also benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements combining time at home in the office and on-site to support your development and delivery of this vital programme.
Closing date: 29th September 2025
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
